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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 12 months after the W80 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Pentax W80

 EX-FH100 W80 
IntroducedJune 2010June 2009Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-FH100

 W80 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax W80

 EX-FH100 W80 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the W80.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and W80.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax W80 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer EX-FH100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
36
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Pentax W80
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $250